Hurricane season officially began on Monday, and Governor Kay Ivey is urging Alabamians to be prepared. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, forecasting between three to six major hurricanes, six to 10 total hurricanes and 13 to 19 named storms. “June 1 marks the first day […]

Alabama has not been an exception to the nationwide civil unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd, a man who died while in the custody of Minneapolis police. Birmingham was hit hard on Sunday night, which included the destruction of private property and attacks on members of the media by so-called protesters. According to […]

I was a young teenager in the late 1960s, but I remember the riots and violence that occurred around the country, and especially in the large cities. I was concerned that we were headed down that road again with racial violence around the country in the summer of 2016, President Obama’s last year in office. […]

MONTGOMERY — Around 300 protesters peacefully assembled one block down from the State Capitol building on Monday night to hold a protest against police misconduct in the wake of George Floyd’s death while in Minneapolis Police custody last week. Demonstrators began assembling shortly after 8:00 p.m., and though tensions sometimes flared verbally, no physical altercations […]

7. Pat Dye has passed away Former Auburn Football coach Pat Dye has passed away at 80 years old. He coached from 1981-1992 and was the Auburn athletics director from 1981-1991.  Dye was hospitalized after he experienced kidney issues and was diagnosed with the coronavirus in May, but his official cause of death hasn’t been […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Monday night kept his promise, with the City removing the 115-year-old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors monument in Linn Park. The City methodically removed the obelisk-like monument, starting with the top. The middle piece followed next, with the bottom portion being removed shortly after midnight. A crane placed each piece, together […]

A statue of Robert E. Lee was knocked down from its pedestal at Montgomery’s Lee High School sometime Monday evening, as evidenced by pictures from the scene. When WSFA arrived on the scene, the TV outlet reported that no one was present besides police officers, who proceeded to stand the statue back up next to […]

Have we gone mad? In liberal cities and states, American citizens are more likely to be arrested for attending church than for fire-bombing one – as a crowd of rioters tried to do in Washington, D.C. Enough. Americans cannot and will not abide this violence and destruction any longer. If any government official does wrong, […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the global economy. But recovery is on the horizon and one critical industry in Alabama – the metallurgical coal industry – is poised to help lead the way. When most Americans think of coal, they think electricity, but metallurgical coal – called “met” for short – is used […]

Governor Kay Ivey’s office on Monday confirmed to Yellowhammer News that she participated in a national phone call led by President Donald Trump regarding the protests and riots that have unfolded across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. Trump, U.S. Attorney General William Barr, governors, law enforcement leaders and […]

Legendary former Auburn University head football coach and athletic director Pat Dye passed away on Monday morning, and tributes are already pouring in from across the Yellowhammer State. Dye is survived by his four children (Pat Jr., Missy, Brett and Wanda), nine grandchildren and his partner of 18 years, Nancy McDonald. In a statement, Pat […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall is prepared to again take the City of Birmingham to court pursuant to the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act. After the 115-year-old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors monument in Birmingham’s Linn Park on Sunday night was vandalized in a failed attempt to take the obelisk-like monument down, Mayor Randall Woodfin arrived on the […]

A Birmingham comedian and actor is leading an effort to help clean up his city the morning after looters damaged more than two dozen businesses. Roy Wood, Jr. first posted about his plan to try and help clean up black businesses in the city at 2:27 on Monday morning. By 10:00 a.m., more than 50 […]

One of the most cherished members of the Auburn family, former football coach Pat Dye, perished on Monday at the age of 80, according to multiple media reports. Dye has been hospitalized due to problems with his kidneys in May and tested positive for COVID-19. The exact cause of his death on Monday has not […]

In taking on the political establishment and draining the swamp, President Trump has had no greater ally than Jeff Sessions. Alabama would be well-served to have him back as our United States Senator. During the first two years of the Trump administration, I saw Senator Sessions’ commitment to the president’s agenda first-hand as one of […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has declared a State of Emergency in his city following a night where a peaceful protest devolved into rioting and looting. He announced a curfew will be in place from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. until the unrest subsides. Woodfin also committed to the promise he made to protesters Sunday night […]

Following violence, looting and vandalism in the heart of downtown Birmingham Sunday night and early Monday morning, Governor Kay Ivey has authorized the activation of the Alabama National Guard. Ivey announced in a release on Monday that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate up to […]

Monday is Lineman Appreciation Day in Alabama, with the Energy Institute of Alabama continuing its proud annual tradition of honoring the state’s brave lineworkers. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the normal in-person celebration could not be held, however that is not stopping the Energy Institute from recognizing all of these individuals for their commitment and […]

Following violence, looting and vandalism in the heart of downtown Birmingham Sunday night and early Monday morning, Governor Kay Ivey (R-AL) issued a statement, saying, “Going forward, this cannot be tolerated.” The governor emphasized her support for peaceful protest and said that she was “shocked and angered” by George Floyd’s “senseless death.” “However, we will […]

7. Farmers and ranchers can get help during the coronavirus The coronavirus has impacted many people, including farmers and ranchers across the country, but the Farm Service Agency is providing relief to those who need it through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).  The CFAP has $16 billion to support agriculture producers, specifically focusing on […]

Reporters with at least two Alabama media outlets were physically attacked as vandalism and looting ignited in the heart of downtown Birmingham on Sunday night. A livestream broadcast on Facebook captured the shocking incident, which occurred right outside of Alabama Power Company’s headquarters. During the later stages of a group of rioters vandalizing that building, […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Executive Committee member Lisa Handback take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Have we reached the worst part of the coronavirus pandemic? — What does the debate over absentee balloting really mean? — Will former Attorney General Jeff Sessions be able to eat […]

Bake sales for financial fixes have been a Southern go-to for decades, so Alabama’s culinary community is using it as a way of helping a favorite institution. The Birmingham Bake Sale at the Market at Pepper Place on Saturday is raising money for Jones Valley Teaching Farm. It’s the brainchild of this week’s featured chef at the market, Kristen Hall, […]

Alabama farmers and ranchers affected by coronavirus can apply for monetary relief through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to American agricultural producers who have suffered losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Farm and Agribusiness Management team will be […]